Videos tagged with Enron Scandal

The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision in United States v. Fischer, ruled that the statute 18 USC 1512(c), often used by the DOJ under Jack Smith, does not apply to the January 6th protesters. This statute, originally intended for destroying documents in legal proceedings, was misinterpreted to cover impeding official proceedings. The Court applied the doctrine of ejusdem generis, stating that 'otherwise obstructs' must be interpreted in the context of the preceding list of actions related to tampering with evidence in court cases, not general interference with congressional processes like vote counting.

This video discusses the Supreme Court's oral arguments regarding the application of a financial fraud statute (18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2)) in cases involving former President Trump and January 6th protesters. Professor Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, argues that the Department of Justice is misapplying this statute, which originated from the Enron scandal, to political protesters. The discussion also touches upon the potential for selective prosecution and the implications for gun control legislation, specifically referencing Oregon's Ballot Initiative 114.